Dispersed Camping in Bowie County, Texas
Showing 16 locations in Bowie County.
Atlanta State Park - Knights Bluff North
Developed campground loop providing sites near the lakeshore and quick access to the main boat launch and lakeside trails.
Atlanta State Park - Knights Bluff South
Developed campground loop near the scenic Knights Bluff overlook area. Offers full hookup sites with paved parking pads under mature trees.
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Clear Springs Park Campground
Spacious developed lakeside campground along Wright Patman Lake nestled in beautiful piney woods. Offers excellent modern amenities including sewer hookups, clean bathhouses, swim beach, and boat launch.
Cracker Barrel Texarkana
Overnight parking option located in the rear of the restaurant. Features dedicated pull-through spaces for RVs, with standard highway noise and bright lighting typical of urban commercial stops.
Jackson Creek Park
A free Army Corps of Engineers campground located at a boat ramp on Wright Patman Lake. The park provides shaded, informal campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, and basic pit toilets. Access roads are paved but very rough, and many sites are notably unlevel, making it best suited for smaller, self-contained vehicles.
Malden Lake Campground
This developed campground sits on the shores of Wright Patman Lake, surrounded by thick pine forest. It offers water and electric hookup sites, a boat ramp, and access to local trails.
Oak Park (Wright Patman Lake)
A day-use recreation area managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers below the Wright Patman Lake dam. Features a picnic shelter and sports fields under shade trees, but overnight camping is not permitted.
Piney Point Campground
A developed US Army Corps of Engineers campground located on the shores of Wright Patman Lake. Nestled in a southern pine forest, it features 45 campsites with water and electricity, hot showers, and a boat ramp. Perfect for boating, fishing, and hiking.
Planet Fitness
Paved parking lot at Planet Fitness suitable for quick overnight stealth parking if permitted by management.
Planet Fitness Texarkana
Spacious parking lot situated at a mall location near the Planet Fitness. Features abundant parking options in a well-trafficked commercial district.
RaceTrac Truck Stop
A standard, well-lit truck stop facility featuring paved parking, fuel islands, and water spigots at the pumps.
Rocky Point Campground (Wright Patman Lake)
A popular developed campground on the shores of Wright Patman Lake. Surrounded by pine forest, it offers 124 spacious sites with water and electric hookups, concrete pads, and scenic water views. Amenities include modern restrooms with hot showers, a boat ramp, swimming beach, and playground.
Sportsman's Cove Special Event Area
A developed lakeside event area on Wright Patman Lake featuring a large pavilion, picnic tables, and restroom facilities. This site is designated for special events and requires a reservation, permit, and gate code.
Walmart - New Boston
A level, paved commercial parking lot offering convenient overnight parking close to Interstate 30. An on-site fuel station and adjacent shopping options are available.
Walmart Supercenter
A spacious, paved retail parking lot off Walton Drive that has historically permitted travelers to park overnight.